roaring
/ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
- To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
- Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
- Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
- To proceed vigorously.
- To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.
- A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.
- An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion.
- (North Midlands) to cry
- Intensive; extreme.
- Very successful; lively.
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